The Del Mar Fair might be over, but for those who missed it, La Jolla Art Association (LJAA) will give art lovers the chance to scope out some of the masterpieces featured at the fair. Twenty-five LJAA members’ works of art were selected in a competitive judging process and were featured in the fine-arts section of the fair. The art association will feature the works of 20 of those participating artists in a special reception on July 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery, 8100 Paseo del Ocaso. For more information, visit www.lajollaart.org or call (858) 459-1196.

MUST SEE

After a successful inaugural evening event in June, Haute La Jolla Nights is back on July 21 with even more for La Jollans to enjoy in the village. The evening event gives neighbors, visitors, family and friends the opportunity to discover world-class art, talented local live musicians and more than 75 of the Village’s unique retail shops in a rare after-hours event. From 6 to 9 p.m. – when shops are usually closed for the night – the Village will come alive with music, food samples, specialty drinks, demonstrations AND entertainment. The La Jolla Village Merchants Association sponsors the free event. For more information, visit www.lajollabythesea.org/hautelajollanights.

MUST DO

UCSD’s popular architectural campus tours will return this summer to give community members an insider look into the design and history of the campus’s architecture, ranging from the1960s modernist designs to its new, state-of-the-art sustainable buildings. Throughout the free tour, experienced guides will enlighten visitors with stories about the history and architectural significance of each of the campus’ key landmarks. Tours will take place on campus on the fourth Sunday each month at 2 p.m., beginning on July 22. Call (858) 534-4414 or visit www.ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/tours to make a reservation.

THURSDAY, July 19

• On Topic: A Conversation with John Valadez, 7 p.m., MCASD La Jolla, 700 Prospect St., (858) 454-3541, www.mcasd.org, general admission $10, students $5, members and UCSD students and faculty free

• “Sharks Around the Globe,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, learn what you can do to help protect these important predators, (858) 534-7336, aquarium.ucsd.edu, included in price of admission

• Organ recital, 3:30 p.m., St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., recital by the San Diego Chapter of the American Guild of Organists music camp, (858) 752-1246, www.stjamesbythesea.org, free